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as in warns
to give advice to
a popular guidance counselor who has been advising students about their college plans for two decades
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as in suggests
to put (something) forward as one's choice for a wise or proper course of action
she advised calling ahead for a reservation at the new restaurant
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as in consults
to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem
the doctor advised with his partner before recommending the patient's treatment
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as in informs
to give information to
advised her as to the best way to get to the art museum by public transportation
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as in alerts
to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk
advised us not to invest our money in what looked like a pyramid scheme
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Recent Examples of advises
Keeping money out of the Cuban government’s hands while helping the Cuban people is tricky, said Aymee Valdivia, an attorney at Holland & Knight who advises companies doing business in Cuba.
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Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Consumer Reports advises contacting customer support early in the trial to test how responsive the company is before you’re committed.
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Allison Palmer
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
The beloved character of Nigel Kipling, portrayed by Stanley Tucci, advises others and works behind the scenes to make things happen.
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Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Republicans have repeatedly echoed the concerns of the Legislative Analyst’s Office — which advises the Legislature on fiscal matters — about the state’s spending.
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Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
The National Weather Service advises regular breaks in the shade, consuming water and avoiding alcohol, applying sunscreen that's SPF 30 or higher every two hours and wearing lightweight, loose-fitting articles of clothing.
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Jaclyn Hendricks,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Buscarello advises against anything with gratuitous organizational features.
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Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
Don’t wait to go to a health care provider, the CDC advises.
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Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
22 June 2026
Young advises using tight-fitting lids and regularly cleaning the bins to remove food residue and sugary liquids.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Consumer Reports advises contacting customer support early in the trial to test how responsive the company is before you’re committed.
—
Allison Palmer
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
The beloved character of Nigel Kipling, portrayed by Stanley Tucci, advises others and works behind the scenes to make things happen.
—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Republicans have repeatedly echoed the concerns of the Legislative Analyst’s Office — which advises the Legislature on fiscal matters — about the state’s spending.
—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
The National Weather Service advises regular breaks in the shade, consuming water and avoiding alcohol, applying sunscreen that's SPF 30 or higher every two hours and wearing lightweight, loose-fitting articles of clothing.
—
Jaclyn Hendricks,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Buscarello advises against anything with gratuitous organizational features.
—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
Don’t wait to go to a health care provider, the CDC advises.
—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
22 June 2026
Young advises using tight-fitting lids and regularly cleaning the bins to remove food residue and sugary liquids.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advises
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King laughs, and warns Carrol against comparing him to Jesus.
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Vecellio warns that older adults and people who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk from heat should carefully consider whether to attend outdoor World Cup matches in the hottest locations this week.
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Her handmaiden points out that a sword contradicts her message of peace and suggests instead a chain.
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If Congress does nothing, research suggests, retirees will see a 28% cut in monthly benefits.
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An InStyle editor consults a hairstylist to share seven recreatable hairstyles for women over 60, inspired by Fonda.
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Shelly Palmer, a futurist who consults for Microsoft and other companies, spends his days explaining the trends in AI to corporate leadership.
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Welcome to Latest & Greatest, a franchise that celebrates all the shiniest new beauty launches of the month and informs you what’s worth your time and cash.
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Or a financial services firm where risk scoring informs underwriting, which informs pricing.
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At scale, sensors fail, alerts conflict and workflows break normal routines.
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The main thermostat unit also contains an air quality sensor that measures volatile organic compounds and alerts you to many airborne hazards.
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The Serengeti teaches us that nature doesn’t force alignment.
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Cotter, 29, moved from Chicago and now teaches English at a high school.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends seeking out shady areas both outdoors and indoors, away from direct sunlight.
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To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
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This article discusses how Parent PLUS loans can become a retirement debt trap, how families should evaluate borrowing and what older borrowers can do before repayment problems become harder to fix.
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Emma D'Arcy discusses Rhaenyra's bold move on House of the Dragon season 3's second episode.
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